The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Gregg Omar Hanson, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an F-4D Aircraft Commander over hostile territory on 22 April 1972. On that date, Lieutenant Hanson led a flight of F-4D Tactical Fighters against a heavily defended truck park and storage area. Despite marginal weather and heavy anti-aircraft artillery fire, Lieutenant Hanson’s outstanding airmanship and initiative were directly responsible for the complete destruction of the target complex, thereby seriously hindering the efforts of hostile forces to re-supply their troops. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Hanson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Bronze Star Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
June 13, 1972 – March 28, 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to First Lieutenant Gregg Omar Hanson, United States Air Force, for heroic achievement while a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam during the period 13 June 1972 to 28 March 1973. His ceaseless efforts to conduct himself strictly in accord with the Code of Conduct and policies of the prisoner organization in the difficult conditions of a communist prison clearly demonstrated his loyalty, love of country, and professionalism. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Gregg Omar Hanson, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a F-4D Aircraft Commander over hostile territory on 2 June 1972. On that date, Lieutenant Hanson was participating in a flight on a mission to protect search and rescue forces recovering a downed crewmember deep in hostile territory. The outstanding airmanship and initiative displayed by Lieutenant Hanson aided immeasurably in the recovery of the downed crewmember. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Hanson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
First LieutenantDivision:
Prisoner of War (North Vietnam)Action Date:
June 13, 1972 – March 28, 1973
First Lieutenant Gregg Omar Hanson, United States Air Force, was held as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam from June 13, 1972 until his release on March 28, 1973.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant Gregg Omar Hanson, United States Air Force, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an Aircraft Commander near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 16 April 1972. On that date, Lieutenant Hanson was flying an F-4D fighter aircraft on a mission to provide protection from hostile interceptors for sixteen strike aircraft hitting targets in the Hanoi area. While flying in extremely hazardous weather conditions and taking ground fire from heavy anti-aircraft guns and surface-to-air missiles, Lieutenant Hanson successfully chased off two flights of hostile aircraft. The protection given the strike force by Lieutenant Hanson resulted in the successful completion of a very difficult mission. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Hanson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.